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Senate passes human services trailer SB 119 with CalWORKs, foster care and CalFresh provisions
Summary
Senate Bill 119, a human services trailer bill tied to the 2025 budget, passed the California Senate with provisions delaying tiered foster‑care rates until appropriation in 2027, funding a CalFresh strategic plan, and allocating funds for mandated‑reporter curriculum development.
The California State Senate on July 17 approved Senate Bill 119 (SB 119), a human services trailer bill implementing multiple provisions tied to the 2025 budget.
Senator (floor presenter) said the bill makes the implementation of a tiered rate structure for foster care subject to appropriation in 2027 and includes changes intended to streamline CalWORKs. The sponsor told the chamber the bill is associated with net general fund savings of approximately $17,000,000; it also…
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